How To Fix G01168 - Dimension Y1 is not allowed as source for migration to SAP S/4HANA


G01168 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

  • Message number: 168

  • Message text: Dimension Y1 is not allowed as source for migration to SAP S/4HANA

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have set the <LS>Source for Transition to SAP S/4HANA</> indicator
    for dimension Y1.
    In the consolidation application <LS>SAP S/4HANA for Group Reporting</>,
    the characteristic value Y1 is set for the dimension. This means that,
    in the consolidation application EC-CS, you <LS>cannot</> use an
    existing dimension Y1 as a source for the transition from EC-CS to SAP
    S/4HANA for Group Reporting.

    System Response

    The settings for the dimension Y1 are inconsistent and <ZH>cannot</> be
    saved.

    How to fix this error?

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


G01168 - Details

  • The SAP error message G01168, which states "Dimension Y1 is not allowed as source for migration to SAP S/4HANA," typically occurs during the migration process to SAP S/4HANA when the system encounters a dimension that is not supported or allowed for migration.
    
    Cause: Unsupported Dimension: The dimension Y1 may refer to a specific characteristic or data structure in your existing SAP system that is not compatible with the data model of SAP S/4HANA.
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in your current SAP system that are not aligned with the requirements of SAP S/4HANA. Data Model Changes: SAP S/4HANA has a simplified data model compared to previous versions of SAP ERP, and certain dimensions or characteristics may have been deprecated or replaced.
    Solution: Review Migration Guide: Consult the official SAP S/4HANA migration guide to understand the supported dimensions and data structures. This guide will provide insights into what is allowed and what is not. Data Cleansing:

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